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LOT 1860
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
1 3/4 in. (90 grams, 43 mm).
Composed of variously-sized crystals; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1860
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Each filled with small lavender-coloured amethyst crystals. 533 grams total, 91 mm each
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Gem Tree
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
On an amethyst geode matrix; the metal branches tipped with polished light-coloured amethyst pebbles. 517 grams, 14 cm high
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
In almost black colour. 317 grams, 86 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
